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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.93, 18,766.62 and 4,189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.93, 18,766.62 and 4,189.39 is: 6,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.93 : 18,766.62 = 4,189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.93/18,766.62 = 4,189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.93x = 18,766.62 × 4,189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.93x = 78,620,690.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,620,690.16/12,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,284.16

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